Local land charge searches
Local authority searches
A local authority search is usually requested by a solicitor on behalf of purchasers of land or property, and forms part of the conveyancing process. The standard questions give potential buyers details of any restrictions or legal obligations that are enforceable against successive owners.
A full search is made up of an LLC1 and CON29 enquiries.
The Con29 (Standard Enquiries of the Local Authority) search shows information about planning, building regulations, highways and environmental services. CON29 comprises of required and optional parts.
To contact the land charges department, or to submit a search, email landcharges@copeland.gov.uk
